The girl who asked the question was not only exceptionally tall—standing half a head above the 1.6-meter-tall Mizuno—but also strikingly beautiful. Her long black hair flowed freely over her shoulders, and despite the wide sleeves of her kimono, the contours of her well-proportioned figure were clearly visible. Her large, expressive eyes, straight and elegant nose, a well-balanced mouth, and a sharp chin combined to create a refined and perfect facial appearance. Mizuno first bowed to her and then replied, "Madam Qingzi, it's not that we failed to recommend, but the guest himself was not interested. Both I and Akiyama believe he is of Chinese origin and is not accustomed to dishes like raw fish, so he preferred cooked meals." "Qingzi furrowed her brows, saying, "Exactly because he is a Chinese, unfamiliar with our Great Sun Country's cuisine, you should make every effort to introduce it to him. I'm certain that once he tastes our fish carpaccio and salmon sashimi at our restaurant, he will fall in love with them instantly. Only by exposing more people to our food can we serve it on more dining tables!" Xiaoshan bowed and said, "Miss Qingzi, you're absolutely right. At the time, I was so overwhelmed by the guests that I failed to think of these points. However, so many hot dishes have already been served, and even if we now make up for it, the guests might have finished their meals by now—would they still be willing to try our signature dishes?" Qingzi smiled gently, her brows relaxing, "Even if they're full, they can always taste a few bites, right? Go prepare the freshest fish meat. I'll personally demonstrate the preparation of our Great Sun Country cuisine—believe me, he will surely enjoy it!" "Master Xiao Shan immediately raised his thumb: 'With Miss Qingze taking the initiative, he will surely give us the benefit of the doubt. I'll go prepare right away!' A few minutes later, two people carried a yellow luohou wood workbench into Qin Feng's room, making the already compact space feel even more crowded. He asked in confusion: 'What is this for?' 'Miss Qingze would like to prepare two of her finest dishes for you, so that our guests may enjoy them,' said Master Xiao Shan, bowing slightly. 'Miss Qingze—do I know her?' Qin, the young lord, remained as unyielding as ever: 'I would like you to leave me in peace to dine. This is the very basic courtesy. Surely, the Sun people don't know this!' Master Xiao Shan was now certain that the guest came from the Chinese nation. Instead of being offended, he smiled even more warmly: 'Esteemed guest, when you meet Miss Qingze, you will certainly say something quite different!' "His tone grew more flippant: 'Is it possible that this Miss Sei is a beauty, or perhaps she'll serve me dinner while dancing a striptease? In that case, I can just manage to accept!' Though a trace of resentment flashed in Omori's eyes, he still smiled warmly, saying, 'Guests truly know how to entertain. Since you're satisfied, I'll have the ingredients brought in—Miss Sei will be right here!' Then several servers arrived, each carrying trays. Fortunately, they simply set down their trays and moved on—otherwise, the room would have been completely overwhelmed. The trays contained two distinct types of fish: one a sea bream, the other a vibrant orange salmon, while the rest held ingredients most of which he didn't recognize. At that moment, the sliding doors parted, and a graceful woman, wearing a white kimono and wooden clogs, stepped in. Bowing slightly and moving with small, measured steps, she greeted the guests with a quiet, respectful bow." Qingzi’s once loose, flowing hair was now neatly gathered high and secured with a simple wooden hairpin, giving her a fresh and distinctive charm. "Don’t be so formal," he said with a cheerful smile. "I hope your skills will outshine your appearance." Qingzi smiled gently and replied, "I’ll certainly not let our guests down. Next, I’ll demonstrate how to prepare fish salad and salmon sashimi—please enjoy them while watching!" The two attendants outside, Xiaoshan and Qiu Shan, worked together to close the door firmly. Now that he had made such promises, Mr. Qin was surely going to treat her with the utmost formality, taking a dignified stance and picking up his chopsticks to begin enjoying his meal at his own pace. Indeed, the Japanese are quite particular—besides the small plates, they refuse to pile them up; instead, they serve only a modest amount, sometimes just a single piece, making the dining experience rather unsatisfying. With delicate hands, Qingzi lifted a sharp knife and began slicing the fresh fish. As the blade slid smoothly, the fish skin separated from the flesh, and her technique was uniquely refined—she sliced the fish fillets extremely thin, separating each fish bone with such precision that not a single strand of flesh or blood remained. Qin Feng couldn't help but set down his chopsticks and carefully observe her movements. Qingzi moved swiftly and with remarkable accuracy; setting aside any preconceptions about women from the Sun Kingdom, this beautiful woman was truly a feast for the eyes, and her skillful hands made it hard to look away. Seeing Qin Feng's reaction, she felt pleased—under these circumstances, there was no reason for the guest to refuse the recommendation to try the dish; she had already achieved half her success. As long as no major issues arose afterward, even if the flavor were slightly ordinary, the guest would surely praise it enthusiastically. Moreover, she was confident in her own abilities. Qin Feng was an expert in handling knives, and Isabella had a solid grasp of using a dagger, yet he had never imagined someone could wield a knife with such mastery. Most importantly, this lovely young woman, who was merely proficient in cooking rather than specially trained, demonstrated such skill. After slicing the fish, she carefully placed the finest portions onto the plates, setting a fresh leaf of lettuce at the base and sprinkling a light dusting of sea salt. While the fish was marinating, she began preparing the salmon. Though the salmon had fewer bones than the earlier green fish, its flesh was exceptionally tender, making it a significant challenge for a chef to slice into attractive, uniform shapes. Yet under Qingzi’s hands, the process seemed effortless—uniform, beautifully thin slices of salmon emerged steadily from the cutting board with each movement of the knife. Then came the process of serving the raw fish, and her movements remained as graceful and elegant as ever. Qin, the young lord, watched intently, having come to regard this entire performance as a true pleasure. Soon, Qingzi held up two plates of fish sashimi, bowed gracefully, and said, "Please enjoy!" After setting down the plates, she took the chopsticks in both hands and offered them to the guest. Qin Da took the chopsticks, picked up a piece of fresh fish and bit into it—delicious! He then tried the salmon sashimi, which was equally excellent. "Excellent flavor," he praised, raising his thumb. Qingzi beamed and said, "Since you enjoy it, please have more!" "Hehe, of course," Qin Feng stood up from his seat, walked toward Qingzi, sat down quite formally, and said, "With fine food and a beautiful hostess by my side—this is truly the best thing!"